Wholesale Bicycle Light Suppliers: lights for being seen, lights for seeing, and the accessories that keep both running.
Wholesale bicycle lights for shops worldwide. Commuter and urban lights, performance and trail lights, helmet-mounted lights, and standalone safety lights. Mounting hardware, replacement batteries, and light accessories supplied alongside. StVZO-approved options for German market shipments. From [100 units per SKU on commuter; lower MOQs on accessories and safety lights].
- Commuter + performance + trail
- StVZO available for Germany
- Mounting and batteries supplied
- DG-handled freight on lithium-ion
What we supply.
Six sub-categories covering the lights your customers genuinely use and the accessories that keep them running. We’ve kept SKU breadth tight at launch: common output ranges, standard mounting interfaces, and the light-specific accessories with real reorder demand, rather than thin-stocking specialty lights for niche applications.
Commuter and urban front lights
100–500 lumens · USB rechargeable · Standard handlebar mounts · Multiple modes (constant, flash, pulse, daytime-running) · IP-rated water resistance
The volume category for urban and commuter retailers. StVZO-approved options available for German market.
Commuter and urban rear lights
20–100 lumens · USB rechargeable on most SKUs · Seatpost and seatstay mounts · Multiple flash modes including daytime-running
Some battery-operated SKUs available where USB charging access is unreliable. Visibility in mixed lighting (dawn, dusk, urban evening) drives the daytime-running mode demand.
Performance and trail front lights
1,000–3,000+ lumens · Integrated batteries on some SKUs, separate battery packs on the higher-output systems · Refined beam patterns (spot, flood, mixed)
For actually seeing the road or trail at night. Road riders training in winter and MTB riders doing night rides are the primary audiences.
Helmet-mounted lights
500–1,500 lumens typical · Lower weight than handlebar-mounted lights · Helmet-compatible mounts supplied · Zip-tie or velcro-strap based
The supplementary light MTB riders use for trail spotting beyond where their bar light points. Paired with a bar-mounted primary light, not as a standalone.
Standalone safety lights
Under 50 lumens typical · Multiple flash modes · Small clip-on, wearable, and helmet-clip designs · Often battery-operated (AAA/AA)
Supplements to primary lighting. Designed for visibility in mixed lighting conditions. Lower price point, higher reorder cadence.
Light accessories and mounts
Replacement mounts (handlebar, helmet, seatpost) · GoPro-compatible adapters · Light extension cables · Replacement batteries and chargers · Lens covers
The consumables that keep light systems running. Real reorder demand for service-active shops; mount sizing must match the original light.
A supplier that names output, beam pattern, and certification on every SKU.
Output and beam pattern named per SKU
Every light SKU names the lumen output (real measured output, not theoretical maximum), beam pattern (spot, flood, mixed, or StVZO-compliant), battery capacity and runtime per mode, IP water resistance rating, and mount standard. Shops don’t get the marketing lumen number without the practical context.
Wholesale pricing that protects shop margin
Direct-from-supplier wholesale pricing on a category where retail margin is structurally strong. Lights carry better margin than most parts categories because customers shop them on features (output, modes, battery life) rather than purely on price. Tier pricing improves as your volume grows.
Brand resale + your-brand private label
Brand-name lights (where the brand permits wholesale resale) alongside our Ryden-branded light range. Lights are a moderate private-label category: performance and trail customers shop by brand, commuter and urban customers shop by features and price, which makes private label commercially viable in those sub-categories.
StVZO-approved range for German market
A selection of front lights with StVZO approval and the beam-pattern compliance the German market requires. Lights without StVZO approval are not legal for use on German public roads; we name StVZO status on every SKU so German-bound shipments are clearly identified.
Your brand on the lights customers carry every commute.
Lights are a moderate private-label category, and the strongest sub-category for it is commuter and urban lights. The reasons: customers shopping commuter lights compare features (output, modes, battery life, water resistance) and price more than they compare brands; the engineering depth required for a commuter-grade light is approachable at private-label scale; and a customer who carries your shop’s branded front and rear lights on their daily commute becomes brand-visible at every stoplight and intersection.
We extend private label across commuter front lights, commuter rear lights, and standalone safety lights at [250 units per SKU on commuter front; 300 per SKU on rear and safety lights], with 3 weeks to first sample and 2–3 months from sample approval. Performance and trail lights are honestly outside private-label scope at launch volumes; the high-output systems require engineering depth, certification work, and supply chain relationships beyond what private label at launch can support. Helmet lights are also outside launch private-label scope for the same reason.
Enquire about private-label commuter lightsThe specs that determine whether a light works for the use case.
Bike lights are a category where marketing lumen numbers and real performance often diverge. A 1,000-lumen light claimed by a discount supplier may produce closer to 600 lumens of real measured output, with a beam pattern that puts most of that light somewhere other than where the rider needs to see. Wholesale buyers learn this quickly, and a supplier that names real specifications honestly distinguishes itself from one that doesn’t. The specs that matter:
Lumen output and the difference between marketing claims and real output
Lumen output is measured at the light’s LED, not at the road. Marketing claims often state the maximum theoretical output of the LED chip; real output is what the optic and reflector actually deliver onto the road or trail surface. The two can differ by 30–40% on poorly designed lights. We name real measured output per SKU (the output actually delivered onto a measured surface), not LED theoretical output. The number we name is the number a customer can verify with a lumen meter if they choose to.
Beam pattern
Lumen output alone doesn’t tell a buyer whether a light works for the use case. A 1,000-lumen light with a tight spot beam pattern illuminates a small circle far ahead; the same lumen output in a flood beam pattern illuminates a wider area closer to the rider. Performance and trail lights typically need a mixed beam (spot for distance plus flood for peripheral); commuter and urban lights typically need a wider flood pattern with a defined upper cut-off to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Beam pattern is named on every SKU.
StVZO compliance for German market
Germany’s StVZO(Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung) requires that lights used on public roads in Germany meet specific beam pattern requirements: a defined upper cut-off line above the horizontal axis (so the light doesn’t blind oncoming traffic or upper-floor windows), minimum brightness at specified angles, and specific approval markings on the light body. StVZO-approved lights are designed differently from non-StVZO lights; they sacrifice some peripheral illumination to comply with the cut-off requirement. We supply both StVZO-approved and non-StVZO lights; SKUs destined for Germany must be StVZO-approved, and we name compliance status on every SKU. German market shipments without StVZO approval are not legal for road use and shouldn’t ship without buyer awareness.
Battery capacity and runtime per mode
Battery capacity is stated in mAh or Wh. Runtime is what matters to the rider, which is how long the light runs in each mode. A 5,000mAh battery at full output might give 2 hours of runtime; the same battery at half output might give 6 hours. We name runtime per mode rather than just battery capacity, because runtime is the practical metric a rider applies.
IP water resistance rating
IP (Ingress Protection) ratings use two numbers: the first is solid-particle protection (typically 6 for cycling lights, indicating dust-tight); the second is liquid-water protection (typically 4 for splash-resistant, 5 for water-jet-resistant, 7 for short-term submersion). A commuter light might be IPX4 (splash-resistant, sufficient for rain riding); a trail light might be IP65 or IP67 (sufficient for stream crossings and prolonged rain). IP rating named per SKU.
Battery type and charging
Most modern lights use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries with USB charging. Some use micro-USB, some USB-C, and the charging standard matters at the workshop level when shops set up charging stations for store-display lights. Some lights still use disposable batteries (AAA, AA) where the use case warrants it (safety lights, low-frequency-use lights, or markets where USB charging access is unreliable). Battery type, charging standard, and charge time per SKU are named.
Mount standards
Handlebar mounts vary by clamp diameter (the bar diameter the mount fits onto) and by mounting style (silicone strap, tool-required clamp, GoPro-compatible adapter, integrated mount). Most modern lights use silicone strap mounts that fit 22.2mm to 35mm bars; some performance lights use tool-required clamps that lock to a specific bar diameter. Helmet mounts are typically zip-tie or velcro-strap based, sometimes with GoPro adapter compatibility. Seatpost mounts vary by post diameter. We name the mount standard and the bar/post diameter range per SKU.
Light modes and switching behavior
Most modern lights have multiple modes (high, medium, low, flash, pulse, daytime-running). Mode switching uses different button patterns depending on the light: single press, double press, hold, etc. We name the mode count and switching pattern per SKU because shops setting up store demos and customers learning their new lights benefit from documented switching behavior.
Lens material and replaceability
Lenses are typically polycarbonate for impact resistance; some higher-end lights use coated lenses for anti-reflection or hardening. Replacement lenses are available on selected SKUs for shops that handle warranty service or for customers who damage lenses through impact.
Dynamo-powered lights (lights powered by a hub dynamo rather than batteries) are outside launch scope; the supply chain for dynamo systems is narrower at our launch volumes. Smart lights with app integration and connectivity (Bluetooth-connected lights, light-to-bike-computer integration) are outside scope at launch because the engineering, certification, and warranty depth required is beyond what we can supply at launch volumes. Lights for specialty applications (cargo bike lights with integrated power systems, e-bike lights powered by the bike battery, certain commercial fleet lighting standards) are outside launch scope.
Lights ship dense, contain lithium-ion, and have specific packing requirements.
Freight is dense and low per-SKU, but lithium-ion ships as dangerous goods
Lights ship dense relative to bike freight. A box of lights takes a fraction of the freight footprint of a wheelset. Per-SKU freight is among the lowest of any wholesale category we supply. Small-volume reorders move by parcel courier for fast turnaround. International freight from the origin port is quoted per shipment alongside your initial quote. Lithium-ion battery handling: lights with lithium-ion batteries (most modern lights) ship as dangerous goods under IATA and IMDG rules when shipped by air or sea internationally. The packaging meets UN 38.3 requirements; the documentation includes the appropriate dangerous-goods declarations. This adds a layer to international freight that some accessory suppliers underestimate; we handle it correctly.
Packing per retail tier; battery-containing units have specific requirements
Lights ship in retail-ready packaging where they’re sold through to end customers (boxed with branding, mount, charging cable, instructions, and warranty card). Workshop-bulk packing is available for shops with display-floor setups that don’t need retail packaging on every unit. Mount accessories and replacement batteries ship in bulk packing by default. Battery-containing lights have specific packing requirements (separators between units, fire-resistant packaging on bulk shipments) that we handle per current carrier rules.
Workshop service: installation is simple, charging-station setup matters at the shop
Light installation is among the simpler workshop operations. Most lights mount tool-free or with a single screw, with the mount typically pre-installed on retail SKUs. Charging-station setup at the shop level (for store-display lights) requires considering USB charging standards (USB-A vs USB-C) and the number of simultaneous charge points needed. Light service typically involves battery replacement (on rechargeable systems) or replacement of damaged units; we supply replacement batteries and individual mount components for service-stage repairs.
Tell us what your shop needs.
We’ll come back within 2 business days with honest numbers: unit cost at your volume, MOQ per SKU, lead time, freight estimate including DG handling for lithium-ion lights, and certification confirmation for your market including StVZO where applicable.
From quote to delivery.
- 1
You enquire
Quote request submitted with your shop type, sub-categories of interest, output ranges, and StVZO compliance needs.
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We reply with real numbers
Within 2 business days: unit cost at your volume, MOQ per SKU, lead time, freight estimate including DG handling for lithium-ion shipments, certification confirmation including StVZO where applicable.
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Sample if private label or first stocking order
Approve physical samples before any full production for private label, or sample SKUs from the catalog if you’re stocking a new range and want to verify output and beam pattern before committing. Nothing goes to a full run until you sign off.
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Order, deposit, production or pick
Order confirmed. Stock catalog items dispatch within around 2 weeks dispatch for stock catalog items. Private label runs to confirmed production lead time.
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DG freight, customs, delivery
Shipped on agreed Incoterms with appropriate dangerous-goods declarations for lithium-ion shipments; documentation supplied for your customs clearance. Parcel courier for small reorders, pallet for bulk.
What buyers actually ask.
What’s the difference between marketing lumens and real measured output?
Marketing lumens are often the theoretical maximum output of the LED chip. Real measured output is what the light’s optic and reflector actually deliver onto a surface. The two can differ by 30–40% on poorly designed lights. We name real measured output per SKU because it’s the metric customers verify.
What’s StVZO and when do I need it?
StVZO is Germany’s road traffic certification standard, requiring specific beam-pattern compliance (defined upper cut-off, specific brightness angles, approval markings) for lights used on public roads in Germany. Lights without StVZO approval are not legal for German road use. We supply both StVZO-approved and non-StVZO lights; German market shipments need StVZO approval, and we name compliance status per SKU.
Do you supply StVZO-approved lights at the launch range?
Yes. A selection of front lights with StVZO approval is included in the launch range. Quote stage confirms exactly which SKUs are StVZO-approved.
Do you supply dynamo-powered lights?
Not at launch. Dynamo systems have a narrower supplier base; we’ll consider building into the category if demand warrants.
Do you supply smart lights with app or Bluetooth integration?
Not at launch. Smart light systems require engineering, certification, and warranty depth beyond what we can supply at launch volumes.
What output range covers most commuter customers?
200–500 lumens covers most commuter front light needs; 20–100 lumens covers most rear light needs. Higher-output lights serve customers riding in unlit areas or at faster speeds.
What output range do MTB and night-riding customers need?
1,000+ lumens for handlebar-mounted MTB lights; 500–1,500 lumens supplementary for helmet-mounted MTB lights. Trail riders typically want the bar-and-helmet combination.
What’s the typical battery life on commuter lights?
Confirmed per SKU. Most commuter front lights run 2–4 hours at full output and 6–12 hours on medium modes. Daytime running modes can extend runtime to 20+ hours.
Do you handle dangerous-goods freight for lithium-ion lights?
Yes. Lights with lithium-ion batteries ship as dangerous goods under IATA and IMDG rules when shipped by air or sea internationally. Our forwarder handles DG declarations; the freight cost reflects DG handling and we name this transparently in the quote.
What IP ratings do your lights carry?
Commuter lights typically IPX4 (splash-resistant); performance and trail lights typically IP65 or IP67 (suitable for sustained rain and stream crossings). IP rating named per SKU.
What mount standards do your lights use?
Most modern commuter lights use silicone strap mounts fitting 22.2mm to 35mm bars. Performance lights often use tool-required clamps. Helmet lights typically zip-tie or velcro-strap based. Mount standard and bar/post diameter range named per SKU.
What’s the warranty on wholesale lights?
Manufacturing-defect coverage on the LED, electronics, and housing: [24 months from dispatch]. Battery degradation over time is covered for a defined period and capacity threshold: [12 months to retain at least 80% of original capacity], similar to how e-bike batteries are handled. Customer damage from impact, water ingress beyond IP rating, or modification is not covered.
Can you supply replacement mounts and replacement batteries?
Yes. Replacement mounts (handlebar, helmet, seatpost) and replacement batteries for rechargeable systems are stocked as separate consumables. Mount sizing must match the original light; we confirm fit per SKU.
Can you supply a starter lights inventory for a new shop?
Yes. Quote stage confirms a starter inventory based on your shop’s target customer mix (urban, commuter, MTB, road, mixed) and your service capability.
Stock the categories that pair with lights.
The cross-link pattern here is the genuine commuter and visibility-adjacent inventory pattern, not generic accessory upsell.
Ready to stock lights with the depth your customers actually need?
Output and beam pattern named per SKU, StVZO available for Germany, DG-handled freight on lithium-ion shipments. Reply within 2 business days.